Marine corps Marathon 2009

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The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is a 26.2-mile road race.

The MCM has been run every year since 1976. In 2008, the MCM was the nation’s 5th largest race by finishers. Basically, Marine Marathon is an intense 26.2 miles and a source to discover the physical fitness. This event is organized in Virginia, Arlington and Washington D.C. the race is also recognized from the title, “The People’s Marathon” as it is attended by a large number of runners every year. It is held every year on last Sunday of October.

Similarly, this year too Marine Corps Marathon is celebrating its 34^th annual marathon anniversary.

The 34^th Marine Marathon will be held on October 25, 2009.

This mega event is featuring on different activities which include health and Fitness Expo. The 2009 fitness program started from Friday and will end on Saturday at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, approximately, over 200 exhibitors took place. An interesting thing is that every year some of the participants participate regularly in this marathon. But the 2008 MCM winners were Andrew Dumm and Cate Fester in men’s and women category, participated in the Marathon for the first time.
Rick Katzada, the runner said, “It’s tough, it’s tough, but if you train right I don’t think you’ll have a problem,” A 55-years old Rick Katzada will runs his 20^th marathon this Sunday at the Marine Corps. According to him, he says despite training there’s always a chance something could happen. Special preparation and planning have been making for this year marathon. Planners for the Marine Corps are prepared for the medical emergencies. According to the medical set-up, 11 aid stations with hundreds of roving paramedics and two major medicals camps will be planned. Capt. Bruce Adams, Marathon Director stated,

“Sometimes things are not very obvious on the outside and come to light their bodies are stressed or just circumstances are different.”

The MCM Health and Fitness organizers will introduces more than 200 booths and attractive centers for enjoyment and refreshment. Participants will need to regain their race materials at Packet Pick-up which includes their bib number and D-tag. In 34^th anniversary of MCM, there will be 34 super-sized goodie bags with some very precious prizes will be distributed among the runners. Another interesting facility happening in this event would be foot massage during the marathon. The aim is to massage some 200 people at the same time to make place in Guinness Book of World Record.